It’s for you

And in the spirit of keeping the Green theme going here I have split the large group interested into TWIGS 1&2

I suppose it was logical to go on upper and lower secondary age groups ( a couple cross over) but don’t let this lull you into any false sense of friends security – the eventual cast may well be mixed and happily span the age range from 13-17.

Most Youth Theatre’s in the UK ( not our size ) have one group with a mixed age range, so would do this par the course; as I always say ” drama is a leveller ” and age is a state of mind – if you mind – youll never MATTER here.

Talent is the sole ideal that will unite REmOTE on stage.

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On Sunday…

Please wear casual clothes and bring any “technological aid” you might require to help you access the info you needed to complete as part of this starter workshop and to access the PInterest link site too .

We will be referring to all this background research as the basis for this stage 1 workshop.

The “walk in the park” is no joke – do it before sunday – keep your eyes wide open and bring in something from the “natural environment” – very ‘method’ acting and enough to set the mood of trees and nature in connection to the play – especially over the first few pages of text

( we will be ‘climbing trees’ in more ways than one as part of this journey and will likely be ” GOING APE ” at some point too)

Both TWIGGY groups will come togehter over lunch to chat general NTC – would be good to hear from some former NTC show participants about their time doing this too.

We will also get to see a short Xmas flavoured presentation by Daniel’s Dragonfly group just to lighten the mood a little.

TWIG1 workshop initiants can leave after lunch around 2pm

TWIG2 workshop should arrive about 12.45 and will go through till 4.30pm

All this will be explained in the forthcoming email.

For those reading this and being all a bit confused by new times and the absence of the mention of the “Christmas Social” – there has had to be a slight change of plans – all will be explained in the email that should reach you tomorrow

Other than that …

I hope you have read the text extract and looked at the REmOTE PInterest board at least once.

I need you to bring a ” hard copy ” of your prep sheet ( the questionnaire that was sent to you to complete ) to the workshop. Put your name on them please! Colleen is currently trying to work out a way you could maybe use drop box to send us them – hang off till you hear from her.

I will read these comments over at some point – this way I know that you are all doing the same amount of work for the chance of parts in this , as everyone else…

I would stress , that you should have checked your availibilty for the dates of the project and the rehearsal period that goes with it. Don’t come to these workshops if you can’t do the dates there is no point in me considering you.

BRANCH 2 – Hanging Tree ‘ – should take place on Sunday 29th December and Marcus Guy ( ex PACE and Juilliard Allumni ) will be returning to help me work more closely on movement for this stage of the casting selection.

BRANCH 3 – TWEET Will take place in early January

NTC 15 will then hopefully be cast and ready to go by mid January – we open in the first week of March this year and so we need to get moving quickly to be show ready.

Please double check with Colleen if you have any doubts about your commitment for the project – NTC REmOTE has to come first in everything , while the 6 week project runs.

It is likely we will rehearse over midterm too as this is two weeks before show up.

I have no idea how this casting will go or what I will end up with numbers wise – though 20 is magic eight balling round my mind for some reason as a cast number

There are 9 parts in total this year:

Chorus – the voice of the play

Tree ( leader of the chorus – a Guffin like character I have created within the chorus to voice Antler’s story and the story itself – Artistic license here )

Antler – protagonist

Pivotal players :

Oil –
Crystal
Blister
Skin
Finn
Desk

Who knows what people will come forward …? It’s all to play for and from tiny acting acorns mighty oaks may once again grow

BRANCH 1 like the ROUND UP of last year’s HERITAGE 14 is about sorting out the expressive ones from the ambivalent ones

I have called it SOUND OFF for a reason , so don’t be coming into this Sunday SPACE shy , retiring and all internal !

Let’s hear your passion !

That goes for the older , seen it , done it , have the tshirt band too.

Can’t wait to get cracking again , I do hope you have all been keeping up with these blogs and emails

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19 Responses to It’s for you

Cannot wait to be a part of the NTC '15 auditioning process. Really like the sound of the character "Tree", sounds very interesting and appealing to me.
See you on sunday!
Mark x

Ruth MainDecember 10, 2014

Cannot wait for Sunday. The play seems very intriguing, can't wait to get into it all. Very excited! The tree sounds interesting and intelligent.
Ruth

Carla CochraneDecember 10, 2014

I really enjoyed the process of auditioning last year,and i'm hoping that the same feelings will be reiterated again this year. I find it, in auditions, that there is a common cause binding everyone which allows us to let go, for we know that there is nothing to lose. Since i took part in the read through, i have always kept the part of Finn keen in mind but since re reading the chorus lines and understanding the introduction of "tree" Keeps many creative ideas and possibilities open and exciting to me. Would be more than happy to tell any curious minds about my connections experience, Love seeing new talent interested about what may lie in store. Can't wait to see what will come from this journey, for however long i am granted to be a part of it.
"Life shrinks and expands in proportion to ones courage"
See you Sunday, Carla x

Abby McCannDecember 11, 2014

I cannot wait for Sunday, the more I hear about this play the more it intrugues me! The new character of tree really excites me and has started to open new doors in my process of thought towards the play! In general I'm so excited and can't wait to be a part of this auditioning process:) Abby x

Lauren AinsworthDecember 11, 2014

This Sunday will definitely be a challenge but I'm actually really ready for it, this play sounds so different to anything I have seen in the past so I'm just going to go for it and see what happens!:)
Lauren x

Cat AtkinsonDecember 11, 2014

I've never been involved in an audition process in spires, so I'm trying to just come in with an open heart and mind and see what unfolds. I feel like this play is going to make for something really different on Sunday. Excited to hear about the encorporation of movement in REmOTE, although not my strongest area i absolutely relish it!
Can't wait, see you all there :)
Cat x

Megan HartDecember 11, 2014

I am a huge ball of excitement as i wait for branch 1 to proceed. Taking what i learned from last years audition and coming into this years audition head on. I can't wait to just get started and show what i have. I am going to have an open mind and free myself. Becoming the lover in the seven ages of a performer (7 ages of man- Shakespeare) see you all there
Megan x

Emily GormleyDecember 12, 2014

I am extremely excited and intrigued for Sunday. I am going to enter the space with an open mind and be ready to let my creative juices flow. The characters all sound unique and interesting in their own way and I am eager to look deeper into the play and see how it unfolds!:)
Emily x

Laura MaskreyDecember 12, 2014

Simply, Sunday needs to come faster.

JohnDecember 13, 2014

It all looks so interesting, and confusing. With so many different directions on where you could take a play like this plus the Pinterest photos, I'm interested in seeing what kind of performance will come of it.

Hannah FultonDecember 13, 2014

Researching all about my take on this play is so interesting already! I already have a little world pictured in my head and cant wait to expand on this on Sunday! Looking forward to it x

Rachael CarrDecember 13, 2014

I was really nervous about Sunday, but after a lot of research and a lot of thinking about the possibility's in this play... it has gotten me much more excited! I really can't wait to learn about other peoples interpretations of this play, and to share my own.

Rachael CarrDecember 13, 2014

I was really nervous about Sunday, but after a lot of research and a lot of thinking about the possibility's in this play... it has gotten me much more excited! I really can't wait to learn about other peoples interpretations of this play, and to share my own. I also really loved the excerpt of the play!

CharliedevlinDecember 13, 2014

Looking forward to tomorrow. As people have said, last years audition process was a great and challenging experience and I expect this years to be very much the same as we all discuss our views on this difficult text. Very intrigued to see what will come of tomorrow!

Eve MillerDecember 13, 2014

I can't wait for tomorrow, really looking forward to finding out what everyone else thought of the extract, and if they had some of the same ideas as me. I have a great feeling in my gut, and I am excited to see what will come of it!

Mia DruceDecember 13, 2014

Tomorrow will be good. The script seems so intelligent and well written! Can't wait to get a better idea of what the play will be about. In previous blog posts you mention about how intelligence and loads of questioning about life will take part during the REmOTE process, that intrigues me so much. Enthusiasm fills me!

Oriana smithDecember 14, 2014

As everyone else has said I am very excited and a wee bit nervous (which is good) for tomorrow! it will be such an amazing opportunity just to be part of the audition process, can't wait to learn more about this excellent play.
Oriana x

Carla McPhersonDecember 14, 2014

So many feelings are flooding through me right now- nerves, excitement, curiosity, but above all I am intrigued by this thought provoking play. Every time I read through the extract, I get different ideas about different aspects. I am so excited to hear what other peoples interpretationS of REmOTE are! I am full of determination and raring to go for tomorrow- see you all there!

Sophie AndersonDecember 17, 2014

Hi everyone! Just to say I would reccomend watching the series "black mirror" it explores the darker side and possible future of social media. It can be found on netflix, it is a real eye opener and has some underlying themes in relation to the play. I must warn you it can be a bit scary/disturbing at points but a fantastic watch and some aspects relate to the play.